#1: Complement your Antivirus Software with ThreatFire Free
ThreatFire Free can complement your antivirus software with other types of protection.

#2: VirSCAN.org Multiple Engine Virus Scanner
Scan a file for malware with a multitude of different anti-virus and anti-spyware engines.

#3: Multi-Engine Malware Scanner from Jotti
Use a variety of engines to help determine if an uploaded file contains a virus, spyware, or other malware.

#4: Scan Files for Malware with Multiple Engines
Use dozens of tools simultaneously to scan files for viruses and other malware.

#5: Never Trust a Public Computer with Private Information
Be careful before you access private information in a public computer setting! Spyware and keyloggers may be present.

#6: Use at Least Two Removal Tools
Why using just one spyware removal tool is not enough to help prevent against infections.

#7: Talk to Your Kids and Others Sharing Your Machine About Spyware
If others share your computer, make sure they know about the potential problems that can occur when downloading software.

#8: Visit the Anti-Spyware Coalition
View the home page of a coalition dedicated to getting the word out about spyware and malware.

#9: Delete Icons to Websites Appearing on Your Desktop
Remove icons to adult and spyware-supported websites from your desktop, and help prevent them from appearing in the first place.

#10: Are Cookies Spyware?
How problematic are cookies, really? Do they spread viruses? Do cookies crash your machine?

#11: Be Careful Running Two Background Guards Simultaneously
Two background anti-spyware guards can protect against more threats, but they can also show many more popup alerts.

#12: What is a Keylogger and how can it Violate My Privacy?
Help protect your privacy by learning what a keylogger is and how it can grab sensitive information without your knowledge.

#13: Use a Firewall to Help Protect Yourself
Updated firewalls can help protect you from spyware and adware.

#14: Consider Using Mozilla Firefox Instead of Internet Explorer
Consider switching web browsers to help prevent against spyware and adware infection.

#15: What is a DoS (Denial of Service) Attack?
How can your computer be hacked and turned into a tool to damage other machine via Denial of Service attacks?

#16: Home Page or Search Page Changed? Scan your Machine!
If your browser home page or search page has mysteriously changed, it's time to check your machine for spyware.

#17: What is Spyware and Adware?
Spyware and Adware defined. What it is and how it can adversely affect your computer.

#18: Surf in a Virtual Browser
For enhanced protection when browsing the web, surf in a web browser inside a virtual machine.

#19: Keep Your Software Updated to Help Protect Yourself
Anti-malware products must be updated constantly due to new threats.

#20: What is a Drive-By Download?
Drive-by downloads defined. How these can harm your privacy and security.

#21: Peer-To-Peer Software and Adware
Downloading peer-to-peer file transfer software may introduce adware onto your machine.

#22: Use Safe Mode Before Scanning if Infection is Suspected
Use the Windows "Safe Mode" feature when running spyware scans and removals to prevent potential problems.

#23: Is all Advertising-Supported Software Spyware and Malicious?
Are all freeware programs supported by advertisements spying on your every move?

#24: Why Does Adware Crash My Machine?
Why does adware crash your system when its goal is to deliver advertisements you will view?

#25: What is a Dialer?
Dialers (dialing software) defined. Some are legitimate yet others may cause expensive problems.

#26: Anti-Spyware Web Sites May Get Disabled
Unable to download anti-spyware applications? This tip may help.

#27: Another Reason to Backup Your Machine
If a spyware attack forces you to re-format your machine, don't lose access to your critical files.

#28: What is a Remote Access Trojan / Backdoor Software?
Remote access Trojan Horses and backdoor software defined. This can compromise your privacy and system stability.

#29: Upgrade to Service Pack 2 if Running Windows XP
Windows XP Service Pack 2 can help protect your machine from getting hit with certain types of spyware.

#30: Antivirus Software Is Not Enough - Install Removal Tools
Antivirus software alone will not prevent you from getting infected by spyware and adware.

#31: What are Startup Entries and Can They be Spyware?
Windows startup entries defined, and whether or not they are malicious.

#32: Always read the EULA When Installing Software From Unknown Websites
Downloading new freeware? Read the EULA to help ensure it won't install spyware and adware.

#33: Clear Your Hosts File to Help Prevent Web Page Redirection
Help keep accesses to web sites being redirected unintentionally; clear your Hosts file.

#34: False Alarms Occur
Anti-spyware software is not perfect. Always review found entries before removing them or unintended consequences may occur!

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